by Bonnie | Apr 16, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Tips and Tricks
Have you noticed that when you teach elementary music, you suddenly become a sound technician? You might not know a coaxial cable from a quarter inch, but suddenly, you are the on call expert in all things related to sound….. Everything I know about sound can...
by Bonnie | Apr 14, 2013 | Music Centers |
Sometimes you just stumble upon the right thing and inspiration occurs! That is exactly what happened when I visited Hobby Lobby over spring break. I looked over and noticed this bag of soft geometric blocks…… The price was reasonable and it seemed to be...
by Bonnie | Apr 11, 2013 | Music Classroom Resources, Performance Resources, Reflections and Caveats, Technology
I love how MP3 files and music editing software make the life of this music teacher easier. But I also love the simplicity of just singing and playing with students. I love how my Macbooks help me create environments for my students to learn in where classroom walls...
by Bonnie | Apr 9, 2013 | Money Management for Music Teachers
Sometimes music teachers have to collect money. This year I have collected money from students who purchased recorders, method books, show shirts and now this week I will collect lunch money for a Saturday field trip… My Terrific Tuesday Tip is this: Print...
by Bonnie | Apr 8, 2013 | music teacher encouragement, Reflections and Caveats
May performances here we come! Here is my list of May events which range from full blown costumed performances, to “informances”, field trips and simple deeds of appreciation but all together they mean that May is going to be crazy, and April is FULL FULL...
